2006 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · MA06 ABU

The 2006 Honda Civic passed its most recent MOT on 30 May 2024 at 130,209 miles, confirming that it is presently roadworthy despite the failure recorded just two days earlier at 130,208 miles. The May 28 2024 test listed a long list of defects, including door latch failures, headlamp lens contamination, a loose exhaust heat shield and parking‑brake efficiency below requirements, yet the subsequent pass indicates that these items were remedied before the later inspection. Overall the maintenance record shows a pattern of periodic corrective work rather than a continuous decline in condition. Mileage has risen steadily from 85,558 miles in August 2015 to 130,209 miles in May 2024, an average of roughly 6,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The increments between successive tests are modest, with the largest jump of 7,094 miles between the 2022 and 2023 tests and a minimal increase of only one mile between the 2023 and 2024 recordings, suggesting the car spent little time in motion during the intervening period. Recurring issues centre on suspension components, notably the swivel pins and bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i)) that have been flagged in both 2023 and 2024, and the rear shock absorber fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) observed in 2019 and again in 2018. Brake discs show persistent pitting or scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) across multiple tests, while tyre wear has repeatedly approached the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)). Door mechanisms, headlamp lens contamination, and parking‑brake efficiency have also appeared as recurring advisories, indicating that the previous owner addressed problems as they arose but did not eliminate the underlying causes. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the rear and front suspension bushes and ball joints, verify the integrity of the brake discs and pads, assess tyre tread and sidewall condition, test the operation of all door latches and the parking brake, and examine the headlamp lenses for moisture or coating loss. Particular attention to any signs of structural rust around the rear axle and suspension mounting points is advisable, as these areas have repeatedly shown wear or insecure fittings.